Abstract | BACKGROUND: Self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) placement is an important method of dysphagia palliation for patients with inoperable esophageal cancer. In most institutions, it is performed with fluoroscopic guidance; however, in 2001, we described a novel, direct-vision approach to SEMS placement, which does not require fluoroscopy. Here we report an audit of our experience over the last 5 years when using this methodology. OBJECTIVE: To describe our 5-year experience of 98 patients in whom esophageal stents were inserted when using the direct-vision technique and compare outcomes with published series of radiography-guided stents. DESIGN: Retrospective review of single-center experience. SETTING: English National Health Service Cancer Centre Hospital. PATIENTS: All patients who underwent esophageal stent insertion for a primary esophageal malignancy. INTERVENTIONS: SEMS insertion by direct endoscopic vision. RESULTS: Ninety-eight patients underwent SEMS insertion for malignant dysphagia during the study period, 92% of which were inserted without fluoroscopy. The technique had a low complication rate, which was consistent with published fluoroscopic data, and the median survival beyond stent insertion was 100 days (interquartile range, 62, 256; range, 4-921 days). In 59 patients, no further endoscopic palliative procedure was required. LIMITATIONS: Retrospective data collection. CONCLUSIONS: This series confirms direct-vision SEMS placement as a safe and efficacious method of malignant dysphagia palliation, providing definitive treatment in almost two thirds of cases.
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Authors | Emilie A Wilkes, Lucina M Jackson, Andrew T Cole, Jan G Freeman, Andrew F Goddard |
Journal | Gastrointestinal endoscopy
(Gastrointest Endosc)
Vol. 65
Issue 6
Pg. 923-9
(May 2007)
ISSN: 0016-5107 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17466213
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adenocarcinoma
(diagnostic imaging, therapy)
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Deglutition Disorders
(therapy)
- Esophageal Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging, therapy)
- Esophagoscopy
- Female
- Fluoroscopy
- Humans
- Male
- Metals
- Middle Aged
- Palliative Care
- Retrospective Studies
- Stents
- Treatment Outcome
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